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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.08, 9,006.66 and 3,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.08, 9,006.66 and 3,372.48 is: 5,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.08 : 9,006.66 = 3,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.08/9,006.66 = 3,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.08x = 9,006.66 × 3,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.08x = 30,374,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,374,780.72/6,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.02

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